One of the D850 upgrades I’ve not seen anyone talk about is its vastly improved ability to autofocus with ND filters. In the top photo, I was using the Breakthrough 6 stop and below, the same filter and the Nikon Polarizer. In both cases, the D850 focused on the subject AFTER those ND filters were attached. Not before, but after! And it did it with ease, no hunting. Now the fact the photos aren’t great is not its fault but mine because I’ve not practiced the technique. But with how easy the D850 makes it, I will...

We are honored by the hundreds of you who cleaned off the Amazon shelves of my new book, Takeoff! To all of you, know that I would be honored to sign your copy whenever our paths should cross. And to all of you who have requested to buy an autographed copy, we are now able to offer you that. We’re not Amazon so don’t have the power for the same quantity discounted price but we do have an autograph pen :-) The price is $44 +S&H. To order your copy, you’ll need to call the office and talk with Sharon 760.924.8632 (M-F 9-5PDT). Thanks again to you all for your faith and support! May Blue Skies fill your Horizon!...